Coach Grix is a Physical Education teacher at San Juan High School. He has coached high school volleyball at Rio Americano since 2001 and has served as the Head Varsity Coach since 2006. He has been coaching girls club for 19 years. In his time coaching, 17 of his teams (15U - 17U) have qualified for the Girl’s Junior National Championships including 2 teams in 2012. He is the current Optimist Girls Volleyball Coordinator which recognizes Sacramento-area high school Seniors for their volleyball accomplishments in an annual showcase match. He co-founded the 'Sacramento Girls High School Volleyball' community page on Facebook to promote local high school programs and recognize their athletes. Coach Grix is also one of the founding members of the OMNI Volleyball Club.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
High School:
Rio Americano Varsity Head Coach
- Current Varsity Record: 422-205 (2006-2023)
- 3-time CAL Coach of the Year
- League Champions: 2012, 2020, 2022
- 4-time Optimist Senior Showcase Coach: C/O 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014
- 2017 Optimist Hall of Fame Inductee
Club:
17 teams Qualified for USAV Girls Junior National Championships (GJNC)
1 team Qualified for AAU Girl's Junior Nationals
17U
National: 2012
American: 2008, 2020
16U
Open: 2004, 2005, 2010, 2018 (NCVA Power League Champions)
National: 2007 (NCVA Power League Champions), 2011 (Silver Medal)
American: 2019
AAU Nationals: 2022
15U
National: 2006, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
American: 2012, 2017
OMNI Volleyball Club (3 Seasons)
2023 - 2024 OMNI 12's Head Coach
2022 - 2023 OMNI 12's Head Coach
2021 - 2022 OMNI 16's Head Coach
- 2nd Place WCVBA League Tournament 16U
- Qualified for AAU Nationals (WCVBA bid)
- AAU Nationals
2020 - 2021 OMNI 15's Head Coach
- 3rd Place WCVBA League Tournament 15U
Rage Sacramento Volleyball Club (2 Seasons)
2019 - 2020 Rage Sacramento 17-1 Head Coach
- Qualified for 17 American GJNC (NCVA region bid)
2018 - 2019 Rage Sacramento 16-1 Head Coach
- Qualified for 16 American GJNC (NCVA region bid)
Northern California Volleyball Club (9 Seasons)
2017 - 2018 NCVC 16-1 Assistant Coach
- Double Qualified GJNC: 3rd place 16 Open (Reno Qualifier), 16 National (NCVA region bid)
- 1st place NCVA League Championships
- 1st place NCVA Power League
2016 - 2017 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
- Qualified 15 American GJNC (NCVA region bid)
2015 - 2016 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
- Qualified 15 National GJNC (NCVA region bid)
2014 - 2015 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
- Qualified 15 National GJNC (NCVA region bid)
2013 - 2014 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
- Qualified 15 National GJNC (NCVA region bid)
2012 - 2013 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
- Qualified 15 National GJNC (NCVA region bid)
2011 - 2012 NCVC 15-1 Head Coach
- Qualified 15 American GJNC (NCVA region bid)
- GJNC 5th place 15 American
2011 - 2012 NCVC 17-2 Assistant Coach
- Qualified 17 National GJNC: 1st place 17 Club - National (Far Western Qualifier)
2010 - 2011 NCVC 16-1 Assistant Coach
- Qualified 16 National GJNC (NCVA region bid)
- GJNC 2nd Place 16 National (Silver Medal)
2009 - 2010 NCVC 16-1 Assistant Coach
- Double Qualified GJNC: 2nd place 16 Open (Reno Qualifier), 16 National (NCVA region bid)
Force Volleyball Club (2 Seasons)
2007 - 2008 Force VBC 17-1 Head Coach
- Qualified 17 American GJNC (NCVA region bid)
2006 - 2007 Force VBC 16-1 Head Coach
- Double qualified GJNC: 1st place 16 Club - National (Reno Qualifier)
- 16 National (NCVA region bid)
- 1st place NCVA Power League Points
Delta Volleyball Club (3 Seasons)
2005 - 2006 Delta Valley 15-1 Assistant Coach
- Double Qualified GJNC: 1st place 15 Club - National (SoCal Club Qualifier)
- 15 American (NCVA region bid)
2004 - 2005 Delta Valley 16-1 Assistant Coach
- Qualified 16 Open GJNC (Far Western Qualifier)
2003 - 2004 Delta Valley 16-1 Assistant Coach
- Qualified 16 Open GJNC (Far Western Qualifier)
- GJNC 5th place 16 Open
EDUCATION
Masters Ed. Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership - University of Missouri
Single Subject Credential - Brandman University
B.S. Kinesiology - Sacramento State University
CERTIFICATION
Gold Medal Squared Certified
SafeSport Certified, USA Volleyball
Impact Certified
CPR/First Aid Certified Current
Mandated Reporter
Contact Coach Grix
coachjohngrix@gmail.com
SUBJECT LINE: Rio Americano Girls Volleyball
